General Guidelines
Generally, the same guidelines for behaviour apply whether naked, partially naked or fully clothed:-- It is OK to glance but rude to stare.
- Do not engage in sexual activity except in your own private space.
- Respect the privacy of others. Many people come to enjoy nature and don’t want to be disturbed. It is good to be friendly, but take your cues from their response and body language.
- For sanitary reasons, sit on your own towel when using public seating.
- When in the kitchen serving/preparing food, protocol in the kitchen is to wear a sarong or equivalent to cover below the waist.
- Speak up for boundaries. If you see people who are not complying with your boundaries or the Code Of Conduct, please explain to them clearly and politely how they are not complying & ask them to adjust their behaviour. Seek support from Committee if required.
- Don’t forget to get dressed when leaving the Sydney ConFesters camping area!
Will everyone be naked?
No. Sydney ConFesters is a clothing-optional gathering. The freedom to be naked is an optional part of the whole experience. You can expect to see most people at least partially dressed, with only a minority fully naked.Isn’t nudity sexual?
Most of the people who see public nudity for the first time are surprised by the lack of sexuality. The link between nudity and sexuality is society-driven and situational. At Sydney ConFesters, nudity is seen as natural and accepted as such.What if I am self-conscious about my body?
We are all different and no-one is perfect. Lumps, bumps, wrinkles and scars are what make us normal human beings. Being naked is a healthy way to learn body acceptance and body love. But it should be for yourself, and not to please others.Is being naked appropriate for families?
Absolutely! Children can benefit greatly from a relaxed attitude to nudity from an early age. If they are taught that the naked body is something shameful, this can lead to hang-ups about body image. We cannot deny the sexual nature of human beings, but we can reject the all too prevalent view in our society that nudity and sex are synonymous, and that children should be “protected” from nudity. Nudity is not sexuality unless we choose to make it so.I’m a man… will I get an erection, and what will happen if I do?
It’s unlikely to happen. Contrary to popular opinion, nudity in its simple state is not sexual, and Sydney ConFesters is not a sexualised environment. The diversity of young, old, fat and thin should mean that sex is the last thing on your mind. If you’re nervous or stimulated and it does happen, cover yourself with a towel, roll over on to your front until it subsides, or take a discreet dip.What about photos or videos
No taking of photos or videos unless you the photographer gains the explicit permission of people in advance. This explicit permission needs to be gained each and every time, even if of the same people as before. If, at a later date, one or more of the subjects requests that their picture or video be deleted, this request needs to be complied with. No distribution of images or videos unless with the express explicit permission of the people in the photo or video.